When Kurt finds their secret place (as he calls it in his mind) he is suprised to find Blaine already dressed up and ready to go. He is sitting on the sand, his legs are curled to his chest and it makes him look so small. He's wearing just simple, green shirt and shorts, but Kurt knows that he can't have good sense of fashion. His curls are aleady dry falling on his forehead.
When Blaine finally notices Kurt standing only a few feets away he smiles lovely at him and stands up. Kurt notices that he's wearing pair of sneakers.
''They're so uncomfortable'' Blaine says obviously noticing that Kurt is staring at his feets. ''But it is not a big deal"
Heart-shaped necklet is hanging around Blaine's neck and that remainds Kurt of very important question he just has to ask.
''How long can you stay with me, on land?''
''To sunrise. Then I have to return to ocean"
Kurt walks over to Blaine and grabs his hand. "Let's make count this few hours"
Blaine just nods his head and pulls Kurt closer. "What do you want to do? I would plan something special, but I still don't know what people usually do for fun"
Kurt smiles at Blaine. "I have a great idea"
Kurt takes Blaine to small, Italian restaurant where a polite waiter serves them delicious pasta. Kurt can notice that Blaine sees something like this for the first time in his life.
After ten minutes of eating, Blaine finally breaks the silence:
"I like this place"
"Me too. Do you have something like that under water? I mean, restaurants" Kurt asks trying to read Blaine's face. He seems to be happy, but in his eyes is something else. Then Kurt remembers that Blaine is not often on land and it must be hard for him to be surrounded by so many people.
"No, we eat only fishes and wrack. I know that you have to pay for everything, food included, but we have to find it ourselves, but then it is for free" Blaine
smiles reaching across the table to squeeze his hand.
"Is it hard?" Kurt asks curiously.
"Sometimes, but most of the time we have enough fishes for everybody. We take care of each other. If someone doesn't have fishes, because he can't find it or is sick, then we have to help them"
"What do you like about the land?" Kurt can't take enough of Blaine. His life is so interesting and he wants to know everything about him, his family and mysterious world.
"I can sing here, and music is important for me. I can express my feelings through songs and I am so happy that I can have legs at least once a week. But you are the main reason why I am here now" Blaine's cheeks become red, and Kurt can't help, but smile widely at Blaine.
"Do you want to go to my apartment after dinner? We can listen to music or something like that" Blaine just nods, turning his attention back to the food on his plate.
Two hours later they find themselves in Kurt's hotel room. Fortunately Rachel is nowhere to be find and they can do whatever they want.
Blaine seems to be lost again, so Kurt takes his hand and kisses softly his fingers letting him know that they are together, and Blaine is safe with him.
Blaine closes his eyes and takes a deep breath. "Are you okay, Blaine? Do you need to lie down?"
Blaine opens his eyes and shakes his head. "I'm fine. It just seems to be unreal. I've beem dreaming about this moment for years and now you are here, with me and I finally feel complete. I know we still have to learn a lot about each other, but I can feel a special connection between us"
Kurt pulls Blaine into tight embrance. Curly-haired boy seems to be more relaxed and after a few seconds they pull apart. Kurt smiles encouragingly at Blaine and they both sit on the sofa. Kurt turns on the radio making Blaine relax even more.
After an hour Blaine's head is resting on Kurt's lap and music is still playing in the background. Kurt is happy to be so close to Blaine, to just feel him.
"I wish it was all real. I don't want to go back to ocean. It just doesn't make sense without you. My parents don't understand me and I just want to be myself"
his body starts shaking and Kurt just wants to stop it, but he can't
Kurt is truly sorry for Blaine. He doesn't know what to do to make him feel better. He can't imagine their relationship's future. Blaine here, and Kurt in New can't work out, but he can't tell it to Blaine if he doesn't want to make him feel even more lonely under water, in his home.
"Don't worry, Blaine. Just relax and focus on present. We're together and you can still stay here for a few hours" Blaine's body is still shaking. "Try to sleep for a while"
"Okay. But just for a little bit" he says shakily.
"Of course"
Just a couple of minutes later Blaine is asleep. Kurt is playing with his black curls thinking about his life and future. Is he really meant to spend his life in a busy city like New York? There are his friends and his memories. There is also Rachel and he doesn't want to leave her alone, but this place is just beautiful and most importantly here is Blaine. There is no place in New York for someone like Blaine. He is free and not used to all the noises and rude people. His soul is honest and beautiful.
Kurt just wants to have this brave boy by his side.
"Kurt!" Kurt hears Blaine's beautiful voice and cuddles closer to him. "Open your eyes!"
Kurt slowly opens his eyes to find Blaine's face just a few inches from his. There is no smile on his face. Blaine is terrified and Kurt doesn't know what's happening. Then he notices what is wrong. It's already morning and Blaine shouldn't be here anymore. He looks down at Blaine and his eyes go wide. It is too late. He can see perfectly Blaine's red, shining tail.